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Great Poets in Their Own Words

Episode 1: Making It New 1908-1955

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: on BBC FourLatest broadcast: on BBC Four HD

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The first part explores the stylistic shifts in poetry as the 20th century dawned, when poets began to jettison tradition for modern forms of expression. Show more

Contributors

Narrator:
Rebecca Front
Production Manager:
Lia La Via
Producer:
Sarah Ager
Director:
Sarah Ager
Executive Producer:
Julian Birkett

Great Poets in Their Own Words

Episode 2: Access All Areas 1955-1982

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: on BBC FourLatest broadcast: on BBC Four HD

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In 50s Britain, poetry becomes more democratic as poets turn away from the obscurity of modernism in favour of more reflective language and subjects. Show more